Where to Stay in Corfu: Best Areas and Hotels for Families, Couples and Budget Travellers
Where to Stay in Corfu: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Traveller
Corfu is green, long and varied, so where you base yourself matters. Corfu Town gives you history and restaurants. The north-west has big beach resorts. This guide sorts the main areas and a shortlist of hotels by who is travelling. For the bigger picture, start with our Corfu island review.
The areas in plain terms
Corfu Town: old town streets, the Liston arcade, cafes and the best food. Stay here for culture and walkability.
Sidari and the north-west: sandy bays, resorts and lively evenings. Good for beach holidays.
Agios Rokkos and the edge of town: quieter, but still close to Corfu Town.
Potamos area: a practical, lower cost base near the airport side of town.
Best for families: Sidari and the resort coast
Resorts with pools and all-inclusive boards make planning easy with children.
Panorama Sidari by Smile Hotels, Sidari. A casual all-inclusive resort with pools and sea views. Rated 4.2 from 1,058 Google reviews.
Folies Corfu Hotel Apartments, Corfu Town. Studios and apartments with a garden and a seasonal pool. Rated 4.2 from 784 Google reviews.
Check before booking: what the all-inclusive board covers, pool opening dates and the distance to the beach.
Best for couples: Corfu Town and Agios Rokkos
Siora Vittoria Boutique Hotel, Agios Rokkos. A hotel in an 1823 mansion with a landscaped garden. Rated 4.6 from 181 Google reviews.
New York Luxury Suites, Corfu Town. Rated 4.8 from 92 Google reviews.
CHA Nanakas Village Inn, Corfu Town. Rated 4.7 from 38 Google reviews. A small number of reviews, so read recent ones.
Best for budget travellers
Arcadion Hotel, Corfu Town. Rooftop terrace with sea views and free breakfast, by the Liston. Rated 4.5 from 829 Google reviews.
Sunset Hotel Corfu, Potamos. Family-run, with free breakfast and parking, and a poolside bar. Rated 4.1 from 820 Google reviews.
Folies Corfu Hotel Apartments, listed above, is also among the lower priced options we found.
Budget tips: travel in May, June or September, and check whether breakfast and parking are included.
How to choose
If you want | Stay in |
History, food and walking | Corfu Town |
Beach days and resorts | Sidari |
Low cost and a car | Potamos area |
A quiet, romantic base | Agios Rokkos |
Before you book
Decide if you will hire a car. Many beaches are far from the main towns.
Check the distance from your hotel to the beach, not just the area name.
Read recent reviews for your travel dates.
More Greek islands: see 10 Best Greek Islands to Visit.
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